Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.
The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.
American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.
Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four Arts & Crafts "Coonley 2" side chairs or dining chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina (signed with original branded label) Italy, 1992 (designed in 19...
Upholstery, Cherry
Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Arts & Crafts period dining chairs or side chairs In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Early 20th Century Carved quarter sawn oak, with cane seat...
Cane, Oak
Heals of London, attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak lattice back side chair
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals of London, attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak lattice back side chair with a nice original, drop in rush seat.
Oak
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Barrel Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts or Prairie style barrel chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Italy, 1989 (originally designed in 1903 for the Martin House in Buffalo) Car...
Upholstery, Cherry
Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Americana Solid Oak Windsor Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A great Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Americana Solid Oak Windsor chairs crafted in Lancaster Pennsylvania by fine Amish artisans. Chairs feature s...
Oak
Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, attributed. Three matching chairs with shaped padded headrest and a single Voysey style inlaid pewter heart to the top of a fine tapering back splat with trumpet style ...
Pewter
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts H-Back Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare set of eight Mission oak Arts & Crafts period H-back dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with rush seats and upholstery. Measu...
Upholstery, Rush, Oak
$11,500 / set
American Designer, Dining Chairs, Pine, USA, 1910s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 8 stained pine dining chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1910s. seat height 17.75”
Pine
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period side chairs or dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with leather u...
Leather, Oak
$5,900 / item
Ace Chair with Red Velvet Coronation Fabric
Located in Istanbul, TR
Drawing inspiration from the Queen of Spades, these chairs embody a spirited elegance, making them perfect as standout dining or accent pieces. Available with two distinct leg styles...
Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Oak
English Cotswold School Set of Six Oak and Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Norwich, England
A well made set of six Cotswold School oak dining chairs with original leather drop in seats. One chair stamped: F H Burland. Circa late 1920s. Made in English oak with exposed dove...
Leather, Oak
Set of 6 oak Spindle chairs by 'de Ster' Geldermalsen. the Netherlands 1960's.
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
The Dutch manufacturer, 'de Ster' Geldermalsen from the centre-east of the Netherlands, produced many of the most well-known Dutch chairs of the mid-20th century. Their expertise in ...
Oak
Classic Set 6 Arts & Crafts Chairs.. Oak & Leather by Sikes Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Set 6 Arts & Crafts Chairs.. Oak & Leather by Sikes Chair Company.. Beautiful quarter sawn oak frames in great original condition,, Set includes 5 side chairs and 1 arm (capt...
Leather, Oak
$490Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Quartersawn Oak Saddle Seat Desk Side Chair Paw Foot
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Arts & Crafts Desk Chair. Features a quartersawn oak frame with vase shaped back and saddle seat. The chair is supported by tapered legs at the front with paw feet a...
Oak
Pair of Rennie McIntosh Tall Scottish Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs by Cassina
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of chairs designed by famed architect and designer Charles Rennie McIntosh of Scotland c 1900. This pair is a recreation of his design c1980 by Cassina of Italy. This p...
Fabric, Paint, Hardwood
Set of Four English Arts and Crafts Oak and Leather Chairs by W. J. Neatby
By William James Neatby
Located in Greenwich, CT
Set of four English Arts and Crafts oak and leather chairs, designed by William James Neatby, having arched crests with carved decoration, over original slip leather seats, the squa...
Leather, Oak
Vintage Bent Wood & Wicker Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Ligna
By Josef Hoffmann, Ligna
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century Bentwood Prague Model 811 cafe dining chairs were made in Czechoslovakia by Ligna circa 1960 and based on the original design by Austrian archite...
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Frank Lloyd Wright Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts "Coonley 2" side chairs or dining chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina (signed with original branded label) Italy, 1992 (designed in 1907) ...
Upholstery, Cherry
Wylie & Lochhead Attri. A Pair of Glasgow School Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead. Attributed. A pair of Glasgow School Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs with stylized square cut-outs to the head...
Oak
Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period dining chairs or side chairs In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Early 20th Century Carved quarter sawn oak, with cane seats. ...
Cane, Oak
Brown Arts and Crafts Ladder Back Wooden Dining Chair with Natural Woven Seat
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall wood arts and crafts style ladder back dining chair. With a square natural fiber woven seat, and a tall racked back, this chair will be a fabulous addition to a dining room, o...
Wood, Straw
Mid-Century Modern Arts & Crafts Set of 4 Frank Lloyd Wright Chairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular set of 4 barrel back chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1906-07 and produced in 1936. This is a 1986 collaboration by Cassina of Ital...
Fabric, Hardwood
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six of Mission or Arts & Crafts dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with rush seats. Measures: 17"W x 18"D x 36...
Rush, Oak
Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Dining Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period dining chair or side chair In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Carved quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat. ...
Upholstery, Oak
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Pair
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts "Coonley 2" side chairs or dining chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina (signed with original branded label) Italy, 1992 (designed in 1907) ...
Upholstery, Cherry
Chambre D'Artisan Chair by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy, 1895
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Chambre D'Artisan dining room chairs. Design by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy. Striking Belgium design from the 1890s. Solid oak decorative frames wit...
Rope, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with upholstered ...
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Set of 6 Rustic Danish European Oak and Rope Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand, Børge Mogensen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Set of 6 Rustic Danish European Oak and Rope Dining Chairs. The chairs feature solid wood frames with large exposed joinery details and hand-strung rope seats and backs. T...
Rush, Oak
Super rare set of six Block Island armchairs by John Hutton for Donghia, USA 199
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Hastings, GB
A super rare set of six 'Block Island' armchairs designed by John Hutton for Donghia, USA 1990s. Solid wood with block patterned cane/pencil reed all over, made to look like rush-sty...
Cane, Walnut
B. L. Marble Chair Co. Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Walnut Banker's Chair, 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period carved walnut banker, juror, or lawyer chair By B.L. Marble Chair Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 22.25"W x 23.25"D x 32.25"H....
Walnut
Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Teak and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Arts & Crafts or Mission style dining chairs In the manner of Stickley USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Solid teak frames, with caned seats. Measures: 19.75"W x...
Cane, Teak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back side chairs or dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frames, w...
Leather, Oak
Frank Lloyd Wright Style Arts & Crafts High Back Side Chair or Dining Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts style high back side chair or dining chair In the manner of Frank Lloyd Wright or Charles Rennie Mackintosh By Zilco Design Italy, Late 20th Century ...
Upholstery, Maple
Frank Lloyd Wright Arts & Crafts Dark Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Arts & Crafts "Coonley 2" side chairs or dining chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina (signed with original branded label) Italy, 1992 (designed in 190...
Upholstery, Cherry
Liberty and Co, A pair of Arts and Crafts side chairs with finely rushed seats
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co, a pair of Arts & Crafts ladder back side chairs with the original finely laid rushed seats and stylish simple upright details to the fronts, uniting the front stretch...
Beech
Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Teak and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Arts & Crafts or Mission style dining chairs In the manner of Stickley USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Solid teak frames, with caned seats. Measures: Side chai...
Cane, Teak
Important Pair of Charles Rohlfs Stained Oak Armchairs, Signed and Dated 1904
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare and highly collectible pair of stained oak armchairs by Charles Rohlfs (1853–1936) featuring saddle seats and faceted pegs. Both chairs are signed with his cypher mark...
Oak
R. W. McNerney – Arts and Crafts Ash Tall-Back Armchair with Hayle Copper Panel
Located in London, GB
By Richard W. McNerney, cabinet maker of Liverpool, an Arts and Crafts ash armchair with a hammered copper tulip panel by the Hayle copper works of Cornwall, aligned to the Arts and ...
Copper
Heals. Set of 4 Arts & Crafts oak lattice back dining chairs & blue Damask seats
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals. A set of four Arts and Crafts oak lattice back dining chairs with professionally reupholstered seats in blue Damask. Price for the set
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of six Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side chairs By Phoenix Chair Company USA, Circa 1920s Carved oak, with tan vinyl upholste...
Oak
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Dining Chairs for Henredon Arts & Crafts Mission
By Henredon, (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Architectural Taliesin Collection Dining Chairs, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon, circa 1960s. The set consists of two arm chairs and four side chairs. The arm...
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Shapland & Petter Attri a Set of Eight English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter attributed. A good set of eight Arts and Crafts oak and leather dining chairs with stylized floral cut-outs to the...
Leather, Oak
$3,900 / set
Ebonized Arts & Crafts Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of six vintage mahogany dining chairs including two armchairs and four side chairs. Newly re-upholstered in handsome black and white...
Linen, Mahogany
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. A rare set of eight Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs
By George Montague Ellwood, J.S. Henry
Located in London, GB
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. A rare set of eight Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs. Inlaid to the headrest with a single pewter heart inset into a copper background within a circular i...
Oak
Rupert Griffiths, Four Arts & Crafts English Oak Tripod Design Cottage Chairs
Located in London, GB
Rupert Griffiths. English Furniture Maker. Four Arts and Crafts style English oak cottage chairs with a sturdy tripod design, with through tenon and peg...
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chair by Phoenix Chair Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chair or side chair By Phoenix Chair Company USA, Circa 1920s Carved oak, with tan vinyl upholstery. Measures...
Oak
Set of Six English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Carved Floral Roundels
Located in London, GB
A good quality sound and sturdy set of six English Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with carved floral roundels to the headrests. Armchair measures Height 46 Inches. Depth 23 Inches....
Fabric, Oak
E G Punnet Attri, for William Birch Set of Four Glasgow School Oak & Rush Chairs
By E. G. Punnett, William Birch
Located in London, GB
E G Punnet Attri, for William Birch Set of Four Glasgow School Oak & Rush Chairs and probably made by William Birch retailed by Liberty and Co, consisting of two armchairs two single...
Rush, Ash
Robson & Sons. Set of 4 Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with carved floral backs
Located in London, GB
Robson and Sons of Newcastle. A set of four Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs with stylised carved floral backs.
Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back dining chairs By Gustav Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with brass s...
Brass
Arts and Crafts Oak Chair with Shaped Padded Head Rest and Pewter Heart Inlay
By Shapland & Petter, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, attributed. Probably made by Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts oak chair with shaped padded head rest with a single Voysey style inlaid pewter heart to the top o...
Pewter
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 8 Argyle Chairs by Charles R Mackintosh for Atelier International
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Atelier International
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 8 Argyle chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Atelier International Designed 1897 This chair was exhibited at the Eighth Secession Exhibition ...
Ash
Five English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Simple Stylised Floral Details
Located in London, GB
In the style of Liberty and Co. A set of five English Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs consisting of two armchairs and three singles all with stylized floral cut-out details to the b...
Oak
Eight Arts & Crafts Glasgow Style High Back Oak Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in London, GB
A set of eight Glasgow style high back oak dining chairs consisting of two armchairs and six singles with professionally re upholstered leather padded se...
Oak
George Walton attributed, Pair of Arts & Crafts chairs with bold chequer inlays
Located in London, GB
George Walton attributed, a pair of Arts and Crafts Glasgow style oak chairs with bold ebony and boxwood chequer inlays, rush seat and head rest with turned legs and H-shape floor st...
Rush, Boxwood, Ebony, Oak
Set Of Six Arts And Crafts Ecclesiastical Dining Chairs, Circa 1920
Located in London, London
Set of Six Arts and Crafts Ecclesiastical Dining Chairs, circa 1920. A striking set of six Arts and Crafts dining chairs, carved in solid oak with a distinct ecclesiastical characte...
Rush, Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six antique Mission or Arts & Crafts dining chairs In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with upholstered seats. Mea...
Upholstery, Oak
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts T-Back Dining Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period T-back side chair, desk chair, or dining chair By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with lea...
Leather, Oak
$5,900 / item
Ace Chair with White Playing Cards Fabric
Located in Istanbul, TR
Drawing inspiration from the Queen of Spades, these chairs embody a spirited elegance, making them perfect as standout dining or accent pieces. Available with two distinct leg styles...
Upholstery, Cherry, Oak
Sculptural Italian Fiberglass Dining Chairs, Mid-Century 1950s-60s
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Italian fiberglass chairs inspired by organic forms, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Ideal for hospitality and large-sc...
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Polyester